Common Hiv Meds

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Insomnia, Daytime Sleepiness Common Among HIVers, but Not Made More Likely by HIV or Meds, Study Suggests

Insomnia rates among those living with HIV and on treatment in the U.S. are no higher than that of the general population, despite sleep disturbances being a common complaint among people living with HIV, according to a study from the U.S. military... Read more »

Postpartum ART Discontinuation is Common, Particularly Among HIV-Infected Women With Less Advanced HIV

Listen (3.4MB, 8 min.) This is an interview that took place in the poster session at IDSA 2007, one of the year's HIV conferences. There's nothing like hearing the results of research directly from those who actually conducted the research.... Read more »

Thinning Bones a Growing Problem Among People With HIV; HIV and HIV Meds Appear to Be Culprits

Bone problems have quietly emerged as a major health issue for people with HIV, and HIV meds may be at least partly to blame, according to recent research. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that suggest HIV health care providers and the... Read more »

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HIV+ for 14 years,no meds,how common is that?

My husband has been HIV+ since he was 13. He has a blood disorder and contracted HIV through blood products. How unique is his situation? He has never taken any medications, he has been perfectly healthy. He very rarely even gets a cold!!! He VL is...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

There are more people like your husband than some people realize. Some people, like your husband, are very slow progressors. A smaller percentage of people are called "long-term non-progressors." These people don't show any... Read more »

NURSE might INFECTED many med studs - BOB's needed. Over 90 med students' common question from Hamburg.

Hello every med stud's role model!:)This is Europe far far away from you, but we hope you remember what it's like here since you're intalian:)We had this event on our campus with free hiv testing done by nurses from one of hospitals...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Euro-Med-Stud,Certainly changing gloves between each test would have been preferable; however, your actual HIV risk from the activity you describe is essentially nonexistent. I do not feel repeat HIV testing is warranted; however, if you're... Read more »

Acne more Common with HIV-Positive People?

Does being HIV + make you get acne more easily ??I am not on any meds but I keep breaking out!...

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

There is an increase in several types of skin inflammation with HIV disease. Yes, acne and most noteably- eosinophillic folliculitis. Treatment with an antibiotic may help. So does use of anti-inflammtory medications, (pills and creams). Also use of... Read more »

Hiv meds and high blood pressure meds

Which high blood pressure meds works best with hiv meds?I am presently taking Kaletra, Viread, and Videx EC. I recently suffered severe side affects while taking the blood pressure medication Norvasc, a calcium blocker, with my present hiv meds....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Great question on an important topic. Good drug interaction studies addressing your issue are still few in number. I have had reasonable good luck with hydroclorothiazide and a B blocker. Calcium channel blockers need to be used very carefully.... Read more »

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folliculitis common for HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have developed severe folliculitis on my inner legs, and in my pubic hair. Is this worrisome for HIV? Can dry skin cause it? Read more »

Liver-Related Deaths More Common Among HIV+

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

Yet more reason to be cautious about use of HAART and to work on liver health by not drinking alcohol, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight.

COMPLICATIONS OF HIV/HAART

Liver-Related Deaths More Common Among HIV-Infected Patients After... Read more »

Denial, is it common for PWA'S?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Please help me to understand how is it possible to be in denial about HIV, going off meds and allowing oneself to have unprotected sex, marriage, and get so ill. I'm staying in the marriage, because it is the right thing to do, because I love... I... Read more »

can you live a normal life without meds if ur HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

can you live a normal life without medicines if your HIV+??? How long can live without these medicines? Read more »

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